78% of Shelby County residents old enough to vote in 2021

USCB Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer | United States Census Bureau

By SW Iowa Times

Mar 29, 2024

Of the 11,750 citizens living in Shelby County in 2021, 78% were old enough to vote, equating to 9,164 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.

Further breakdown reveals that of the voting-eligible population, 4,376 were male, constituting 47.8%, and 4,788 were female, making up 52.2%.

The percentage of citizens old enough to vote in Shelby County during 2021 was higher than the state average, which stands at 76.7%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Shelby County.

Percentage of Citizens Old Enough to Vote by Gender in Shelby County

Demographic Group	Estimated Total	Percent of Total Population
Males 18 and over	4,376	37.2%
Females 18 and over	4,788	40.7%

Source: US Census Bureau

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